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2022 Leader Guide
2022 Leader Guide
Backpacking Trek
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2022 Leader Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Lenhok’sin High Adventure! We are very excited for your crew to join us on the trail
this summer, and we hope that this guide will help to prepare you for the challenges and
excitement that await you at camp.
Our mission is to provide you with a memorable experience while you are hiking through the
beautiful mountains of the Goshen Scout Reservation, while also introducing you to activities
you’ve never done before at our outposts, and testing your backcountry skills. We hope that your
High Adventure experience will give you treasured memories, a chance to grow as a team, and the
opportunity to further your scouting careers.
Please read through this Leader’s Guide, as it is updated each year with program additions and
adjustments. If you have any questions, you can contact us at lenhoksin@gotogoshen.org, or
myself at elisabeth.warren@gotogoshen.org. We are looking forward to meeting your units on the
trail and providing you with an incredible adventure!
Yours in Scouting,
Elisabeth C. Warren
Camp Director
Lenhok’sin High Adventure
www.facebook.com/Lenhoksin
www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin
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Table of Contents:
Introduction 2
Trek Checklist 4
Planning for Lenhok’sin 5-7
The Trail of GSR 8
What to Pack 9-11
Trail Cooking 12-13
Camp Rules 14-16
Outposts and Programs 17-18
Awards 19-20
In-camp Schedule 21-22
Equipment Packing List 23-25
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You have registered your crew! Now, what to do?
Here is a checklist!
❏ Read through this guide.
❏ Fill out the “pre-camp survey” found on our website under Forms & Downloads
https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/lenhoksin-high-adventure/
( Due May 7, 2022).
❏ Have your crew decide what outposts they would like to participate in, in
order of preference.
❏ Plan and carry out a few weekend “shakedown” hikes/backpacking or canoeing trips prior
to arrival.
❏ Complete the following required trainings prior to your arrival at camp.
❏ My.Scouting.org modules
❏ Weather Hazards Training
❏ Youth Protection Training
❏ Safe Swim Defense
❏ Wilderness First Aid Certification (at least one member)
❏ CPR Certification (at least one member)
❏ Ensure all your training certifications have been completed, which will be checked upon
your arrival at Lenhok’sin.
❏ Bring to camp
❏ Two copies of each participants completed BSA Medical Form for each
person (Parts A, B, and C, including NCAC Health Advisory Form)
❏ A crew roster of each participant attending your Lenhok’sin trek
❏ Completed training certifications
❏ A cellphone with Verizon cell service
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Planning your Adventure on
the Lenhok’sin Trail
Organizing for a Backpacking Adventure
As with any scouting activity, preparation and planning are vital to the success of your trip. Please keep in
mind the following:
• The week on the trail will be challenging both physically and mentally, and your crew’s outdoor
skills will be put to the test. Fun, fellowship, teamwork, and adventure are important ingredients
in planning your trek.
• Complete and submit your pre-camp survey no later than May 7, 2022.
• Obtain and complete medical forms as soon as possible so that there will be no barrier to
beginning your trail experience.
○ Crews are required to bring two copies of each participant’s medical forms to camp.
• National Standards require that “at least one member of each crew, preferably two, must be
currently certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR”.
Physical Stamina and Weekend Shakedown Hikes
National Standards require a “thorough pre-trek Shakedown.” This will assist your crew in analyzing their
skill level, prevent injury on the trail, and set goals for their week at Lenhok’sin. We recommend
completing several weekend treks, building in length, to slowly build up your crew’s skill and stamina,
and ensure they are prepared, as many sections of the Lenhok’sin trail are very challenging.
During these hikes, keep note of the items you used, didn't use, and any you should have brought but left
behind. Have your crew brainstorm ways to lighten their packs, leaving excess items behind and sharing
items among the crew. You should also pay attention to daily fuel consumption so you can pack an
appropriate amount for camp. Shakedowns should include overnights trips so the crew can practice
setting up and breaking camp efficiently.
Training Requirements
At least one member of each crew must hold a current Wilderness First Aid certification from an
approved provider, as well as CPR certification. Please bring proof of these certifications with you to
camp. We prefer two trained members of each crew, just in case the injured person happens to be one of
the trained members. The NCAC offers these training courses regularly. Call 301-530-9360 for
information. You can find accredited Wilderness First Aid Trainings here:
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/training/wilderness-fa/
Please visit the Lenhok’sin High Adventure webpage for a breakdown of all trainings required for your
trek: https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/lenhoksin-high-adventure/
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Minimum Age Requirement
In accordance with National High Adventure policy and the Guide to Safe Scouting, youth
attending Lenhok'sin High Adventure must be 13 years old by September 1, 2022. The youth
member(s) must be mature enough for the rigors and challenges of high adventure.
Experience Requirement
National Standards require that at least two members of the crew, either youth or adult
participants, have had “Extensive Experience” in this type of activity, defined as having been on
at least three short-term (two-day) overnight backpacking/canoeing outings.
Crew Chief
Your primary youth leader is the Crew Chief. While the Adult Crew Leader attends to the
administrative details and keeps an eye on health and safety, your Crew Chief should direct the
crew. Delegate responsibility early and then take your turn in following the Crew Chief's
direction—just as you expect that your directions will be followed. Ensure that your Crew Chief
understands the program, the skills, the award requirements, and daily routine of camp. Leave
the leadership of the crew in the hands of your youth leaders whenever possible, and only
intervene when necessary to prevent unnecessary complications or safety risks.
Crew Size
The minimum crew size is six members, and maximum crew size is limited to 12 unless
approved by the Camp Director. If you have more than 12 crew members, we recommend
forming sub-crews to maintain ideal program quality. If your troop has two crews attending
Lenhok’sin and you would like to camp together each or most nights, please indicate that on your
pre-camp survey. The minimum and maximum crew sizes are set in place by National Standards
for your safety and experience, as well as program capacity.
Pre-Camp Survey Form
Complete the Pre-Camp Crew Survey Form as soon as possible. The deadline is May 7, 2022. The
priority numbers you place next to the outposts will aid us in prioritizing your preferred
outposts first. We will do our very best to schedule your highest priority outposts when
possible, but we cannot guarantee your top four outpost selections. Keep in mind, crews
may be doubled-up at outposts if there is a high demand for the week at said outpost.
Trail Itinerary
Once we have received all pre-camp surveys for your week, we will design your unit’s outpost
itinerary for your week on the trail. You will receive a copy of your itinerary at least two weeks
prior to your arrival at Lenhok’sin High Adventure. Although a copy of our topographical map is
available on the Lenhok’sin webpage, we recommend that you wait until your arrival at Base
Camp to plan your trek, as this will be completed during our Maps and Orientation Round Robin
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Station, which will take into account present trail conditions. Plan to come to camp with an open
mind and goals based on Lenhok’sin Awards, or on the milage and peaks that your crew hopes to
hike and summit.
Round Robin Stations
Upon your arrival at Lenhok’sin High Adventure, you will go through several round robin
stations, including the following:
- Medical Checks (full crew) and Reconciliation (adult leader)
- Base Camp Tour
- Pack Check
- Model Campsite
- Bear Bagging
- Weather Hazards
- Wildlife and Bear Safety
- Leave No Trace
- Health and Safety
- Maps and Orientation
- Food Commissary
- Quartermaster
- Trading Post
You will be lead through the Round Robin Stations by your Staff Site Guide. The time spent on
each station will be based on your crew’s prior experience, knowledge base, and trail
preparedness.
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The Trails of the Goshen Scout Reservation
Lenhok'sin High Adventure gives your crew the opportunity to explore Goshen’s 4,000+ acres, as
well as the 45,000 acres of surrounding state wildlife game land. At our base camp (Camp Baird),
you will receive a topographical map marked with our 50+ miles of trails. All Goshen trails are
marked with white, vertical blazes. A double blaze, one above the other, warns you to be alert for
a trail intersection, either an abrupt or obscure turn, or some other out of the ordinary
circumstance. The double yellow and blue blazes found on trails mark the boundary between
public lands and NCAC property.
As not all trails are labeled with signage, crew members should plan to be proficient in navigating
with a map and compass, and should take their time when navigating intersections. Some trails
are more primitive and truly a backcountry high adventure, such as those leading to our farthest
peaks (Forge Mountain and Big Butt Mountain), while those closer to base camp tend to be well
trodden and marked. Crews should plan extra time to use their maps and compasses to navigate
and check their maps often.
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What to Pack: Crew and Personal Equipment
Your Pack
Choosing an appropriate and well-fitting pack remains one of the most important items on your checklist
to ensure your comfort on the trail. The weight of your pack should rest on your hips, not on your back or
shoulders. Keep alert for crew members who suddenly become exhausted or are falling behind; changes
are, their packs are not adjusted properly and may need adjustment. A properly fitted pack with padded
hip straps is essential for continues comfort and the trail.
When packing your gear in your pack for the trail, ensure that you leave enough space for shared crew
gear, water, and food (approx. 10 liters). Plan to carry enough water, personal equipment, crew
equipment, and crew food for 2 ½ days.
"How to Pack a Backpack" (MSR, 2021)
Footwear
Crew members should have either soft-side leather/nylon hiking boots or leather hiking shoes that are in
good condition, well fitting, and broken-in. Boots that do not fit properly or are not broken in will lead to
blisters, hot spots, and foot pain. Moisture trapped in socks and footwear will soften and weaken skin,
leading to blisters and other foot related issues. Veteran backpackers will bring several extra pairs of
wool hiking socks and sock liners to wear and swap out a couple of times a day to prevent moisture build
up.
While not to be used for hiking, lightweight sneakers or closed toed water shoes (such as Keens) are nice
for allowing your feet to air out and dry while resting in camp. Closed toed shoes must be worn at all
times while on the trail and in camp. Water shoes are required for the James River Canoe Trek
and Aquatics Outpost.
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Tent
Be sure to choose a lightweight tent that is in good condition, and practice setting it up before camp. Tent
selection should align with the number of participants in your unit and the type of backpacking you ar
planning to do. For example, a four-person tent would not be best suited for a Lenhok’sin trek due to its
size and weight. Instead, a two-person tent shared between two scouts (buddy pairs) is recommended. If
your tent doesn't have a waterproof floor you will want to ensure that you have a sturdy ground cloth,
such as a thick piece of builder's plastic or sturdy plastic drop cloth.
Sleeping Bag
We recommend a lightweight sleeping bag for your time on the trail, as nighttime temperatures can often
drop to the low forties in Goshen throughout the summer. Sleeping bags should be stored in a waterproof
stuff sack or back for extra protection from moisture.
Mattress Pads
Many mattress pads provide an insulating barrier between you and the ground, which will improve a
good night’s rest. A mattress pad will also increase your comfort in rock areas (it’s called Rockbridge
County for a reason!). Although inflatable mattress pads tend to provide the best comfort and are more
popular in the outdoor community, a foam pad can work just as well.
Hammocks
Hammocks have become very popular in the outdoor community, and have become a preference for
many. If you or your unit choose to use a hammock on the trail, please practice setting up and sleeping in a
hammock before you arrive at camp. Hammock users may wish to bring an insulating pad to line their
hammock with, as well as some for of rain fly/cover. When setting up your hammock, please use tree-safe
straps, as well as place sticks in between your straps and the tree in order to prevent stress marks on the
bark. Please be aware that not all campsites at outposts have trees available that are suited for
hammocking.
Dry Clothing
We suggest packing your clothing in zip-lock plastic freezer bags or lightweight water-proof stuff sacks.
Squeeze out excess air to save room in your pack. Should your clothing get wet or soiled, repacking in
the same bags will keep the rest of your gear dry. In emergencies, we are able to wash and dry your gear
while you are on the trail.
Protection from the Weather
Either good quality rain gear or a poncho is a must! You will be in the woods or on the river all week, and
rain showers often come rolling in with short notice. Please double check that all your crew members
bring this item. Rain gear should always be packed at the top of your pack on in an easy access external
pocket. Additionally, either a wool sweater or fleece pullover is recommended for warmth. You should
also have a waterproof cover for your backpack. These can either be purchased or handmade from large
heavy-duty trash bags.
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Flashlights
Each person will need a reliable flashlight or headlight with a fresh set of batteries to last the week. The
crew may wish to bring an extra set of AA and AAA batteries in case someone needs a spare set.
Bear Bag Gear
All smellable items must be places in a bear bag or
bear cannister while at the Goshen Scout Reservation.
This includes all items such as toiletries, food, first aid
kits, and water bottles that have held liquid other
than water. Units should bring a 75-foot nylon cord as
well as sturdy bear bags for this purchase.
We also ask that you follow the “Bearmuda Triangle”
method of camp set up in order to protect yourself
and our wildlife (see image to the right). Please refer
to the “Bear Procedures” section of the Leader Guide
for more information on our Black Bears and "Shakedown Guide" (Philmont Scout Ranch, 2019)
expectations.
Many outposts have designated trees for bear bag set up, however a bear box will also be available for use.
We encourage units to try the bear bagging method, especially if preparing for other programs such as a
Philmont Trek, or primitive backpacking.
Toilet Paper
Don't forget to bring along this essential item! You can choose to carry rolls of toilet paper for communal
use, or for everyone to carry a personal supply. If you should forget or need more, please ask for some at
any camp’s quartermaster. Please do not remove toilet paper from latrines at any base camp.
Personal Electronic Devices
While this is a beautiful opportunity to escape technology, we do highly recommend that each crew
designate one person as an emergency contact phone number. The only cell service that works well at
Goshen Scout Reservation is Verizon; therefore, this emergency number should be a Verizon cell phone if
possible. If not, Sprint works in some areas; AT&T and T-Mobile do not. At the leader’s meeting at the
beginning of the week, we will go over emergency procedures and give you contact numbers for the Camp
Director and Health Lodge Director.
Please keep in mind that no outposts have electricity. If you must charge your cell phone, we recommend
using a battery pack or a solar panel to charge your personal electronic device. We have a few spare
battery chargers that you may borrow for emergency cell phones. Please ask the Camp Director if you
would like one.
We recommend leaving all radios, iPods, electronic games, laptops, etc. at home. However, if they are
brought to Lenhok’sin, they should be left in your vehicles at base camp.
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Trail Cooking: A Scout is Hungry –
the 13th Point of the Scout Law!
You will certainly be ready for a good meal at the end of each day on the trail! We provide crews with a
variety of dehydrated food for dinner and ‘no cook’ foods, high in protein and carbohydrates, for easy
consumption on the trail for breakfast and lunch. You receive half of this food during the Round Robin
Stations on Sunday and half on Wednesday at your resupply. Please see the 2022 Trail Food Menu
available on the Lenhok’sin webpage.
Trail Menu
Units will receive meals for Monday lunch through Wednesday lunch upon arrival at Camp Baird Sunday
afternoon. Meals for Wednesday dinner through Friday lunch will be delivered to the unit’s Wednesday
outpost location as part of the weekly restock.
The 2022 Trek Menu is available here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/05/Lenhok%E2%80%99sin-High-Adventure-Trek-Menu.pdf
The 2022 Trek Menu supplemental nutritional information is also available on the Lenhok’sin webpage
under “forms and downloads.”
Water Purification
You will be purifying your own drinking and cooking water at our outposts! We recommend bringing at
least two water purification pumps, or using other methods like adding iodine or chlorine dioxide tablets,
using a UV radiation device with a filter system, or boiling extensively. Be sure to practice using your
equipment before camp and double-check you have everything you need, such as a water collecting bag or
a dirty and clean water container. You may also fill your water bottles up at base camp latrines or showers
houses while hiking through. The water at base camps is tested regularly and is safe to drink. Additionally,
90% of outposts should have a potable water source.
Be sure to filter water from running sources only, like streams. Do not take water from the lake or other
slow moving or standing sources. For more information, look to resources such as the CDC for water
purification methods and general water safety.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/travel/backcountry_water_treatment.html
Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs
For food allergies and other special dietary needs (i.e. nut allergy, wheat allergy, gluten intolerance,
vegetarian, etc.), participants are advised to supplement the trail food provided with their own trail food.
Please let us know by indicating food allergies and special dietary needs on your pre-camp survey
form. Please do not inform us the day your trek starts of a specific food allergy. For meals provided
at the dining shelter (Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast, Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast) we can
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cater for most food allergies. Packing your own food is always an option. If you have a more complex
allergy/restriction, then we may ask that you provide your own food for the trek.
Camp Stoves
We recommend that the crew use single burner backpacking stoves. Two stoves are recommended for a
crew of eight, but a third one may come in handy for larger crews. In keeping with BSA policy, adult
advisors must demonstrate safe use, discuss safety rules, and observe closely as each youth demonstrates
the proper operation of this equipment. Please practice the safe use of a stove with your crew before
coming to camp, and pay attention to fuel consumption on shakedown hikes to figure out how much you
will need for your trek.
Restrictions on Liquid Fuel
No one is allowed to transport any liquid fuel on the buses transporting campers to Goshen Scout
Reservation. Lenhok’sin is able to provide white gas only for Troops/Crews that ride the bus. Bring
approved, aluminum flasks which do not leak, in order to safely carry the liquid fuel, you will need in your
packs. A half-gallon of white gas is usually enough for one average sized crew for the week. Be sure to take
about half of your fuel in one container and leave the other half in another container with the staff for
resupply day.
Food Preparation/Tips
Note: Crews are asked to boil water for their outpost staff’s dinners as well as their own.
Here are some tips from past crews and staff on preparing backpacking food:
• Pack a crew spice kit of basic spices you like
• Carry all the food for a single meal in one person's pack to avoid having to search
through all packs to find items for each meal. Spend some time organizing your food
when you receive it.
• Follow the directions carefully; it can make a difference if you add water to the dry
ingredients vs. adding the dry ingredients to the water.
• A lid on the water pot saves about 40 percent on fuel needed to boil the water, and
significantly speeds the process. Tin foil works!
• Crews doing the 5 Peaks or the 50+ miles trek may want to bring extra high-energy supplements.
• Bringing supplemental food is always encouraged.
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On the Trail: Policies, Tips, and
Tricks
Emergency Procedures and Medical Attention
Upon your arrival at camp, we will review emergency procedures in detail and give updated contact
numbers for our Health Lodge Director and Camp Director, both of whom can be called in an emergency.
Medical attention will be rendered by the trained medical staff at Camp Post, on call 24 hours a day for
emergencies. The nearest hospital and urgent care facilities are in Lexington, VA. Adult advisors are asked
to contact the medical center before calling parents concerning the health of a Scout. If in need of first aid
supplies or care, you may also report to the administration building or first aid office of any base camp.
Splitting a Crew
Crew members must NEVER TRAVEL ALONE. Aiding an injured person in the wilderness makes the rule
of four essential; two to go for help and one to render first aid and comfort to the injured crew member.
The only reason you should ever split a crew is an emergency. Crews splitting can lead to lost scouts and
much greater wasted time. Alternatively, help other crew members out whenever possible and use your
ingenuity and teamwork to accomplish tasks and obstacles as one unified crew.
It is not uncommon for some members of your crew to not want to complete as much hiking as other crew
members, especially when it comes to hiking any of the 5 peaks on the Goshen Scout Reservation. If this is
the case, you must make the decision as a crew whether to continue on or change itinerary, but you must
not split into two groups. If you decide to alter your route, please notify the Camp Director or Program
Director.
Roads
AVOID HIKING ALONG THE BELTWAY or the 601 Highway. There are a few exceptions to this rule,
including cross the dam wall and gates and the bridge at the upper end of the lake, or if there is no other
alternative. The camp beltway is a high traffic area with many blind curves, resulting in the endangerment
of those who hike on it. It is also in full sun exposure, which can make your crew weary.
Class A/BSA Field Uniform
Your Class A Uniform is only needed on Sunday and Friday at base camp. We recommend leading your
Class A Uniforms in your vehicles or with the Camp Quartermaster when you are on the trail.
Base Camps
Lenhok'sin crews are welcome to use other base camp facilities, including showers and trading post, but
please do not interfere with the functioning and program of the camp (please keep in mind the Wilderness
Award requirements). Base camps will generally allow you to use their shower facilities if they are not in
the process of being cleaned, but please check in at the admin building beforehand.
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When entering a base camp area:
• Have the adult advisor check in at the base camp administration building and ask
permission to use the facilities. No permission is required to hike through.
• Showers should not be used by Lenhok’sin crews if base camp campers are waiting to use
them.
• Primitive camps cannot be set up either on or near base camps and roads.
• Lenhok’sin crew members always leave an area cleaner than they found it.
Garbage Disposal and Sanitation
Garbage and poor sanitary practices can attract animals to campsites and are a direct violation of bear
procedures, bringing danger to you, the next campers, and our staff. Therefore, leftover food items and
containers must be disposed of properly. PACK IT IN–PACK IT OUT! There is no trash service at the
outposts. Crews may drop off their trash in any of the base camp dumpsters.
Wildlife
Do not corner, try to catch, or try to kill wild animals of any kind.
Types of wildlife you may come across: Black Bear, Coyote, Deer, Raccoon, Skunk, Fox, Mice, Opossum,
Timber Rattlesnake, Copperhead Snake, Garter Snake, Black Rat Snake, Tick, Black Widow Spider, Brown
Recluse Spider, Squirrel, Turkey, other birds, and more.
Crew members should not attempt to relocate snakes; be cautious, avoid the snake, and continue along
the trail. If you encounter wildlife such as bears, venomous snakes, or coyotes, please contact the Camp
Director immediately.
Bear Procedures
There are many bears at the Goshen Scout Reservation! It is important to double, and triple check your
crews bear procedures multiple times a day. It is especially important to verify your crew is following
proper procedures when you are about to go to sleep for the evening.
Goshen is located in the heart of bear country within the Shenandoah Valley, and people regularly observe
bears in their natural habitat on Reservation. If you happen to see a bear while on your trek, there is no
need to fear. If you see a bear that is close to you on the trail, make yourself “big” and make lots of noise. If
the bear does not move away, calmly walk backwards while making noise until out of sight. Certain staff
members are trained to deter those bears that are not afraid of humans, or are unable to be scared off.
If you encounter a bear, please call the Camp Director immediately.
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Please follow these helpful tips to successfully interact with the bears:
Do:
• Make sure food/trash (anything with an odor) is stored in a bear resistant container. Other options
include:
○ Trunk of car
○ bear bag hung away from camp.
• Make noise while hiking
○ Hiking at dawn or dusk may increase your chances of meeting a bear.
• If you have a close encounter, make yourself as big as possible and back away slowly while facing
the bear.
• Hike in groups.
• Cook away from sleeping area, don't sleep in the clothes that you wore while cooking.
• Follow the Bear-muda triangle while setting up camp.
Do Not:
• Run from a Bear!
○ Running may prompt the bear to chase
○ No human can outrun a bear
• Feed a bear or allow bears to access any human related food sources
• Approach a bear for a selfie (or for any other reason)
• Burn food/leftovers in a fire pit.
• Put food, trash, lotions. cosmetics, etc. in tents
• Leave coolers, food, camp stoves, trash, etc. in vehicle with windows open
• Leave coolers, food, camp stoves, trash, etc. out when not on site.
If you are caught baiting a bear intentionally you WILL be asked to leave to the property and will receive a
hefty fine from the state of Virginia.
For more information about bears in Virginia please visit www.dgif.virgina.gov/wildlife/bear/
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Outposts and Programs –
Historical and Technical
Historical Outposts
Foxfire
Step back in time and learn the art of blacksmithing by forging your own “S” hooks, “J” hooks, and knife
blades in our early 20th Century Appalachian forge. Try your hand at branding, candle making, and bullet
casting as you relax by the cool waters of the Kelso Spring.
Mountain Man
With the use of his rifle, tomahawk and traps, the Lone Hunter was not only able to survive, but make a
profit as well, blazing the way for the settlement of the West. Test your aim and skill by shooting a 50-
caliber muzzle loading rifle and compete in a friendly tomahawk throwing competition with your crew.
Listen to the mountain men tell their tall tales about life in the wilderness and haggle as you trade goods.
Wood’s Edge
Travel back in time in the late 12th century and experience life in a medieval homestead. Compete in
archery and knife throwing competitions, and immerse yourself in the challenges on the period. Bake
fresh bread and in mud oven, and learn wilderness foraging techniques. Relax with your crew around the
fire as you play medieval games and listen to ballads of heroes and legends of old.
Technical Outposts
Caving – Closed for Summer 2022
Get down and dirty spending a few hours exploring and crawling through a “wild” cave system. Learn
about cave science and formations while you experience absolute darkness as you tun off your headlamps.
This cave system is so expansive (nearly 3 miles of explored passages!), that you would need a full day’s
rations to explore it all!
- Scouts will be transported in a camp van to the cave and will return in the evening. Larger
units will be asked to assist in transportation with their personal vehicles.
- Please bring caving clothes if you attend this outpost – a long pair of durable pants, a long
sleeve shirt or sweatshirt, and closed toed shoes (e.g., old hiking boots or sneakers).
Clothes will be sanitized after your spelunking excursion
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Aquatics
Enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Merriweather and the mountain ridges surrounding Goshen as you Stand
Up Paddleboard (SUP) and kayak. See why SUP is now the fastest growing watersport in the world and get
a full body workout while getting a very different view of the water. Experience a fun-filled afternoon on
Lake Merriweather splashing around and having a blast with your crew. Don’t forget a hat, sunblock, and
your water shoes to protect yourself while exploring the coves and inlets of this stunning lake!
COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience)
Have you ever wanted to soar above the trees or walk across a wire? Now is your chance! At the COPE
outpost, experience all the best elements that Goshen has to offer. Feel the adrenaline rush through your
veins and push past your fear to reach new limits. Bond and grow as a unit as you explore our low
elements, followed by our challenging high elements, such as the Eagle Walk, Grapevine, Leap of Faith,
Giant Swing and more!
Search and Rescue (New!)
New to Lenhok’sin High Adventure this year (2022), experience what it takes to be a part of a Search and
Rescue mission. How does knowledge of the terrain and the gear you have in your pack influence an
emergency? Take part in a staff-led search and rescue scenario, and learn about how to treat some of the
backcountry’s most common injuries, including sprains, environmental emergencies, and more.
Primitive Camping
The primitive camping night is for crews who wish to go above and beyond, and immerse themselves
deep into the Goshen Wilderness. Many crews use this day to summit Forge and Big Butt Mountains, and
to complete the Moore Five Peaks Award. Other crews complete the Kodiak Leadership Course and work
on other advancement, using the time to reconnect as unit and create new scouting goals.
If you crew prefers more than one primitive day to hike well beyond the 4,000 acres of Goshen Scout
Reservation and into the 45,000 acres of the Goshen Wildlife Management Area, please let us know how
many extra primitive days you would like to do on your Pre-Camp Survey Form. Camping on Primitive
days can be done almost anywhere outside of outposts and base camp areas. Be sure to follow the
principles of Leave No Trace!
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Awards
Lenhok'sin High Adventure Patch
The Lenhok'sin High Adventure Patch is presented at the closing campfire to each crew member that has
completed a week on the trail, participated fully, and demonstrated Scouting spirit. This is an award
which is neither sold nor given to anyone who hasn't earned it.
Trailblazer Award
We encourage all campers to try to work towards the Trailblazer Award. These awards are handmade by
our staff with our moccasin symbol emblazoned upon them. The requirements are:
● Hike as a unit to at least two of the following: Viewing Rock, Jump Rock, Big Butt, Forge
Mountain, and The Knob.
● Complete a two-hour service project. Projects can be assigned at the beginning of the
week.
● Arrive at outposts no earlier than 2:00 p.m. and depart no later than 9:00 a.m. the
following morning.
● Hike only on the trails—not the roadways, unless absolutely necessary.
● Follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
● Hike at least 20 miles during the week.
● Follow all rules for the trail, including locating primitive campsites 500 yards away from
base camps.
● Present an original song, skit, cheer, or story about your trail adventure at closing
campfire.
The Big Butt Award
Big Butt is our toughest climb and not for the weak at heart. The crew that braves this FULL-DAY hike will
be revered and honored for their stamina. The crew will receive a certificate to prove to all that they have
completed this climb.
Moore Peaks (5 Peaks) Award
This award has been renamed The Moore Peaks Award, after Sam Moore, to honor his years of
maintenance of the trails. There are 5 peaks/mountains to summit at Goshen Scout Reservation: Viewing
Rock, Jump Rock, The Knob, Forge Mountain, and Big Butt. Hiking to all 5 peaks requires a very full week
of intense hiking, and crews who achieve this will receive a certificate commemorating their
accomplishment.
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The Wilderness Award
For crews who really want to immerse themselves in the wilderness.
● Qualify for the Trailblazer Award and practice the principles of “Leave No Trace”
● Visit a base camp ONLY ONCE during your Trek, outside of your check-in and departure from
Camp Baird base camp, at the beginning and end of your trek.
● At a base camp, visit the first-year camper program or a group of Webelos, and chat with the
Scouts there about backpacking and the Lenhok’sin High Adventure Program.
● Give a detailed written report on the trail conditions. (Note specific trails in need of attention.)
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Sunday – Arrival Schedule
Time Event Location Details
Our staff will greet you in the
Parking lot/
1:30 pm to parking lot and give you further
Check in to camp Camp Baird
3:30 pm instructions. Bring a copy of your
Admin
crew roster to check in at Admin.
At check-in we will give you a
2:00 pm to Round Robin Camp Baird
checklist for round robin. Please
5:30 pm Stations
have two copies of your medical
forms ready.
After you first check in, we will
1:30 pm to
Camp Set Up Sites give you time to set up camp for
5:30 pm
your first night.
Field Uniforms (Class “A”) to be
5:50 pm Flags Parade Field
worn
Camp Baird
6:00 pm Dinner YUM!
Dining Shelter
Camp Baird
7:00 pm Roundtable For Adult Leaders and Crew Chiefs
Admin Building
Staff-led campfire at Campfire Hill.
Gather for Opening Class A optional. After campfire,
8:20 pm Parade Field
Campfire you may leave uniforms in your
vehicle or quartermaster.
10:30 pm Quiet Time Sites
Monday – Trail Departure Schedule
(7:50) (Flags) and Followed by breakfast in our Dining
Parade Field
8:00 am Breakfast Shelter. Dress for trail.
Be sure to turn in your crew route
9:00 am Hit the Trail! From Base Camp
plan before departing!
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Friday – Return Schedule
Time Event Location Details
Return from Submit award applications and
2:00 pm to Camp Baird –
trail and check outpost evaluations. Sign up for a skit
5:00 pm Admin Building
in or song at campfire.
(5:50) 6:00 (Flags) and Followed by dinner at the Dining
Parade Field
pm Dinner Pavilion
Camp Baird
7:00 pm Roundtable For Adult Leaders and Crew Chiefs
Admin building
Closing Scout-led campfire and award
8:25 pm Parade Field
Campfire ceremony
10:30 pm Quiet Time Sites
Saturday – Departure Schedule
Camp Staff Will Start the
5:30 am Wake Up Sites
Wake-Up Process
5:30 am – Pack up and get ready to
Pack up Camp Sites
6:00 am roll out of camp
5:30 am – Continental Available at your convenience at
Dining Pavilion
6:30 am Breakfast the Dining Pavilion
6:00 am – Please have a representative
Check out Baird Admin
7:00 am stop by and check out
By 7 am all crews should be
gone from camp
(*Departure time for crews
7:00 am* On the road
departing on council provided
buses may vary from the 7:00 am
departure).
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Equipment Check List
The below items are recommended for your Lenhok’sin trek. Quantities of crew gear items may vary based
on the size of your unit. Please label all personal items with your Name and Troop Number. For Crew gear,
we recommend considering one’s crew size in regard to quantity of each item.
Crew Gear – Shared by All
Item Description/Notes Quantity Check
75 ft of nylon rope For Bear Bag 1-2
Durable bear bags or bear 2-3 (number
cannisters depends on
crew size)
Carabiner (climbing strength) For Bear Bag 1-2
Cooking Pots (1-2) 8 qt w/ lid 1-2
Compass
Sewing Kit 1
Camping Stove
Fuel Bottle w/fuel
Crew First Aid Kit 1
Duct Tape 1
Spices, Assorted e.g., salt, pepper, Siracha, Texas Pete
Water Purification/Filtration Method your unit is familiar with.
System Enough for entire trek.
Trowel/Shovel 1
Multitool/Hot Pot Tongs 1
Toilet Paper Also available at Quartermaster
Personal/Individual Gear
General Equipment
Backpacking Backpack At least 65 Liters 1
Summit/Daypack (optional) For side/day hikes 1
Rainproof Pack Cover Waterproof, or heavy-duty garbage 1
bag
Tent Often shared by campers in ‘buddy
pairs’
Small Stuff Sacks Multiple
Sleeping Bag Lightweight 1
Sleeping Pad Inflatable or foam 1
Waterproof Stuff Sack To cover sleeping bag 1
Mess Kit (Plate, Bowl, 1
Mug/Cup, Utensils)
Water Bottle/1 qt. Or hydration bladder (4 or more)
Pocket Knife/Multitool 1
Lighter/Matches Waterproof
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Flashlight/Headlamp Spare batteries 1
Trekking Poles w/ rubber tips 1 set
Clothing
Short Sleeve Shirt 3
Long Sleeve Shirt 1
Shorts 2
Long Pants 1
Underwear 6
Sports Bra 2
Socks Wool or synthetic 6+ pair
Sock Liners Wool 3 pair
Belt 1
Sleep Clothes 1 set
Fleece Jacket or Sweatshirt 1
Rain Jacket and Pants Sturdy w/ hood, breathable 1 set
Hiking Boots Broken in prior to trek 1 pair
Camp Shoes/Sneakers 1 pair
Class A Uniform Worn during flag ceremonies 1
Baseball Cap/Wide Brimmed 1
Hat
Swimwear and water shoes If attending aquatics outpost
Toiletries
Toothbrush 1
Toothpaste Travel Size 1
Lip Balm 1
Biodegradable Soap Travel Size 1
Shampoo, Conditioner Travel Size 1
Camp/Bath Towel Quick dry 1
Tampons/Pads
Personal Medication Enough for entire trek
Foot Powder 1
Other
BSA Medical Form Parts A, B, C, and NCAC Health 2 copies
Advisory
Sunscreen 6 oz tubes, SPF 30 or higher 1
Bug Spray Small bottle, no aerosol cans 1
Sunglasses 1
Money Trading post located at base camp
Watch 1
Camera (optional) Batteries, memory card 1
Notebook/Pen (optional) 1
Whistle 1
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Personal First Aid Kit 1
Fishing rod/tackle/license
(optional)
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